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Barbara Escobedo

McKinney,TX

Summary

Dynamic Senior Accounts Payable Specialist with expertise in ERP systems and vendor management at Woot.com LLC. Achieved significant cost reductions through early payment discounts while enhancing cash flow management. Known for reliability and strong organizational skills, I effectively resolved discrepancies and trained junior staff, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Woot.com LLC
11.2000 - Current
  • Processed vendor invoices ensuring timely payments and accuracy in records
  • Assisted in maintaining accounts payable ledgers and reconciliations
  • Supported month-end closing activities through accurate data entry and documentation
  • Collaborated with team members to resolve invoice discrepancies efficiently
  • Implemented improvements in invoice processing workflows for enhanced efficiency
  • Trained new staff on accounts payable procedures and software systems
  • Monitored payment schedules to optimize cash flow management
  • Developed reports to track outstanding invoices and vendor performance
  • Performed regular account reconciliations with bank statements to validate financial transactions'' accuracy in accounting records.
  • Provided accounts payable expertise to managers and staff members.
  • Checked W-9 forms for completeness and accuracy.
  • Assisted in the development of a comprehensive accounts payable policy to establish standardized procedures across the organization.
  • Managed a high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and prompt approval from relevant departments.
  • Implemented an electronic document management system for better organization and retrieval of invoices and related documents.
  • Enhanced vendor relationships through timely communication and effective resolution of discrepancies in billing statements.
  • Resolved complex payment issues through diligent research, clear communication with stakeholders, and timely escalation when needed.
  • Provided support during audits, reconciling financial statements and supplying necessary documentation for review.
  • Contributed to company-wide cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for early payment discounts or more favorable terms with vendors.
  • Trained junior staff members on accounts payable best practices, fostering a cohesive and knowledgeable team environment.
  • Handled sensitive employee expense reimbursements in a discreet manner while adhering to established corporate policies regarding allowable expenditures.
  • Prepared month-end accruals schedules for finance department review, ensuring proper recognition of expenses within reporting periods.
  • Reduced late payment fees by consistently meeting payment deadlines through efficient prioritization of invoices.
  • Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies impeding payments.
  • Improved cash flow management for the company by effectively monitoring and managing outstanding payables.
  • Maintained accurate vendor records by regularly updating contact information, banking details, and tax identification numbers as required.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation
  • Credit card reconciliation
  • Purchase order management
  • ERP system expertise
  • Payment processing
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Vendor management
  • Month-end closing
  • Petty cash reconciliation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Backing up accounts receivable
  • Foreign currency transactions
  • Bank statement reconciliation

Timeline

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Woot.com LLC
11.2000 - Current

High School Diploma -

Brookhaven College